Pre-Ballet Creative Dance.

Ballet Royale's Creative Dance program is a professionally developed and comprehensive program drawing on decades of dance and music teaching experience, which offers an incomparable experience for children from walking age through 6 years old. These innovative classes encourage musicality, imagination and self expression through the art of dance and music. We will have fun being fairies and dragons, beating on drums, galloping like wild ponies all in a fun, safe, nurturing environment. There is also a separate class specifically designed for five and six year old boys that boys may take instead of or in addition to the general Pre-Ballet Creative Dance classes.

Please click on "Dress Code" in list to the right for specific attire requirements.

Mommy/Daddy & Me:

The first of its kind in Minnesota, Ballet Royale's original Mommy/Daddy & Me classes offer a unique opportunity for parents and toddlers to engage in a fun, instructive activity together, incorporating rhythm, musicality, listening/following instructions, and imagination. This class is for adults of any age and children who are able to walk with minimal assistance, up to 3 years old.

Time Investment: Once a week, for 30 minutes. Mothers, fathers, or guardian participation is required.

Creative Dance I:

For students Age 3 by September 1, 2017 or 4yrs old and new to Ballet Royale, who are ready to participate without a parent or guardian. Using songs, imagination, and age-appropriate movement, these classes develop children's gross motor skills, class discipline, rhythm, musicality, balance, posture, body awareness, focus, and spacial awareness, among other things.

Time Investment: Once a week, for 30 minutes

Monday 10:30-11:00am (First class Fall Semester: September 11)

Wednesday 6:00-6:30pm (First class Fall Semester: September 13)

Saturday 9:00-9:30am (First class Fall Semester: September 19)

Please indicate your desired Class Time on your Registration Form.

Creative Dance II:

For boys and girls who have successfully completed Creative Dance I or are 5yrs old and new to Ballet Royale. This class introduces and/or builds upon and focuses on the independence and skills developed in Creative Dance I, and prepares for the next level.

Preparation for Ballet (Runs Full School Year):

For students who have successfully completed Creative Dance III or are 7yrs old and new to Ballet Royale. This class is for mature 6 year old & older boys and girls who are ready and able to begin more focused pre-ballet training. In addition to continuing development of coordination, musicality, fine and gross motor skills, posture, balance, coordination and self expression, students are introduced to and develop basic ballet elements and conditioning in a controlled and structured setting.

Time Investment: Once a week, for One Hour

Saturday 9:45-10:45am (First class Fall Semester: September 9)

Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm (First class Fall Semester: September 13)

This runs the full school year, September 9, 2017 – May 20, 2018 and Includes performing in the end of school year Ballet Royale Showcase, “A Celebration of Dance”

End-of-Year Studio Showcase,

“A Celebration of Dance"

May 2018 (Date TBA)

Students who have completed either Creative Dance I, II, III, or Boys Creative Dance Adventures in Winter/Spring Session 2018 at Ballet Royale participate in the end of year studio Showcase, "A Celebration of Dance."

Pre-Ballet Creative Dance Students also participate in an in-studio Showcase at the end of Fall Semester, which provide parents, family and friends the opportunity to experience each child's activities and personal growth, while the students gain exposure to the procedures, commitment, discipline, and joy of preparing for and performing before a live audience.

The end-of year Spring Studio Showcase Performance "A Celebration of Dance" will also include Youth Ballet and Performance Track students. Costume requirements will be limited, and on an as-needed basis.